Hollis House II in Hollis Center, ME

Hollis House II is an assisted living community in Hollis Center, ME.

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304 Cape Road, Hollis Center, ME 04042

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 107 reviews
5 stars
53
4 stars
13
3 stars
6
2 stars
5
1 stars
30

Overall Review of Hollis House II

common 25 reviews mention this

Self check-in via QR and kiosk

Many reviewers describe a streamlined QR-code or kiosk check-in flow.

Several reviewers say they check in using a QR code and/or a kiosk, then receive a door assignment and proceed through the loading process with little back-and-forth. A number of comments also mention phone-based updates (like text messages) tied to door readiness. When issues come up, they are often described as system or check-in problems rather than the steps themselves.

caveat 29 reviews mention this

Loading times feel unpredictable

Reviews frequently describe long or inconsistent loading waits.

While some reviewers report fast loading after receiving a door, many others describe delays that stretch into hours or even overnight. Several comments connect the slowdowns to crowding and busy conditions, and some specifically criticize difficulty getting a door. Even when people say the process works, multiple reviews still warn that wait times can vary widely.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Customer service reactions vary

Reviews point to mixed experiences with staff responsiveness.

Some reviewers say staff members were friendly and helpful, and a few describe employees as quick to get them moving once they reached the loading stage. At the same time, other reviewers report poor attitudes, refusing to help, or unprofessional behavior in the office or yard. Several negative comments also describe communication breakdowns around check-in status and door assignments.

caveat 19 reviews mention this

Parking lot and yard congestion

Multiple reviews mention yard congestion and parking-related issues.

Reviewers frequently bring up truck parking and yard flow, including how cars/trucks are positioned and how that affects getting around. Some comments describe plenty of room and a smooth operation once they follow the right route and on-site process. Others say truck placement blocks movement, contributes to waiting, or adds confusion during peak traffic.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical options are close

There are several medical options within roughly 10–12 miles.

Reviewers don’t emphasize local medical access, but the nearby list includes multiple physician offices and hospitals. This can matter for day-to-day logistics when care needs arise. The community also lists transportation arrangement for medical appointments in its care services.

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Features

Housing

  • 2 resident community capacity 2 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (15 miles away) Portland International Jetport (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The River Tap & Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Town Line Deli (4.3 miles)
  • Lakeside Market (5.3 miles)
  • Percy's Table (8.7 miles)
  • Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company (8.8 miles)
  • Papa's Ice Cream (8.9 miles)
  • Subway (8.9 miles)

Parks

  • Hollis Equestrian Park (3.3 miles)
  • Shaw Gym (9.4 miles)
  • Johnson Field (11.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Congregational Church (3.7 miles)
  • Standish Baptist Church (8.6 miles)
  • Notre Dame Institute - Notre Dame Hall (9.4 miles)
  • Deeper Well Church (9.8 miles)
  • Morning Star Ministries (10.6 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (12.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Tory Hill Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (4.6 miles)
  • Aromaco Enterprises (8.9 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (8.9 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (9.8 miles)
  • Elements (11.2 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (11.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good For All Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Hannaford Bros (8.8 miles)
  • Community Pharmacies (10.7 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy (11.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (11.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Goodall Express-Walk-In Care (4.5 miles)
  • Goodall Health Partners (4.5 miles)
  • Waterboro Village Pediatrics (4.6 miles)
  • Leavitt's Mill Health Center (6.4 miles)
  • Massabesic Regional Medical Center PA (7 miles)
  • Institute for Preventive Medicine (8.3 miles)
  • Garcia Michelle MD - Mercy Gorham Crossing Primary (9.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.3 miles)
  • Maine Aviation Sales (11.2 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (12 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital (9.6 miles)
  • SMHC Medical Center (11.1 miles)
  • Southern Maine Health Care (11.2 miles)
  • Southern Maine Medical Center (11.2 miles)

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